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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.05, 1,177.09 and 521.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.05, 1,177.09 and 521.43 is: 719.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.05 : 1,177.09 = 521.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.05/1,177.09 = 521.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.05x = 1,177.09 × 521.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.05x = 613,770.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,770.04/853.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.50

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